James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School vs North Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 232 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
North Elementary School
Poseyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
364 students
| Measure | James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School Indianapolis, Indiana | North Elementary School Poseyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #992 of 1,053 | #151 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #42950 of 50,301 | #10609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 363 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 67% |
| city | Indianapolis | Poseyville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 23.0).
- •North Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •North Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 7.5%).
- •North Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 71.3%).
- •James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •North Elementary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 363.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School better than North Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Elementary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 23.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School and North Elementary School?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Poseyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School: 363. North Elementary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School and North Elementary School rank in Indiana?
James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School is 992nd of 1,053 and North Elementary School is 151st of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).